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Hampton Court Palace is the magnificent home of Henry VIII. Located on the banks of the River Thames, the palace provides the perfect destination for an easy going vintage bike ride. Each bike comes with a bell and optional basket which is perfect for resting your coat or keeping your camera close to hand. All of the bikes are single gear, highlighting just how flat and relaxing the routes are. Suitable for any shape or size, they have a comfy leather saddle and leather handlebars for a smooth ride and easy cruising.

The tour starts at Hampton Court train station, with a short walk to jump aboard their vintage-style bikes. The route is a flat 8 miles in total and passes through Royal Parks and the historic grounds of Hampton Court Palace with plenty of time to take photos and enjoy the sights. You will explore the ancient hunting grounds of Henry VIII and reveal the secret WW2 and Cold War history of the area before pausing at a pub, where refreshments are available to purchase.

After returning to the palace along the river Thames, you can leave the bikes and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Explore the famous Palace & Gardens or return directly to London. In season and dependent on tide times, it is possible to take the boat back to either Richmond or Westminster.

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Whether you know your Polyjuice potion from your Felix Felicis or are just simply fascinated by Harry Potter’s magical world, you and a friend can discover the London or Edinburgh sites renowned for being shrouded in the story’s magic and mystery.

If you choose to visit London, you will meet your tour guide outside Southwark Viewpoint, where you’ll receive an overview of what you can expect from the tour and the sites which will later be revealed. Throughout the two hour tour, you’ll not only visit famed landmarks within the muggle world, such as Big Ben and the Tate Modern, but you’ll also get to explore London’s exclusive Harry Potter hot spots. Along your way discover the entrances to Diagon Alley and Leaky Cauldron, visit Platform 9 ¾ and enjoy views from the bridge which was destroyed in the Half Blood Prince!

If you choose to visit Edinburgh, you will meet your tour guide outside the Museum on the Mound, where you’ll again receive an overview of what you can expect from the tour and the sites which will later be revealed.mYou will explore the exquisitely magical world that Harry and his friends found themselves in. Use your knowledge of spells to outwit the guide and seek out inspirations and film locations around the stunning city of Edinburgh!

Marvel at locations, such as the entrance to the fictional Hogwarts, invisible to the Muggle world, the inspirational winding streets of Edinburgh's old town to the spot where JK Rowling wrote the books! Soak in Edinburgh in all its historical glory! And so much more!

Full to the brim with facts, trivia and fantastic photo opportunities, this tour is essential for any Harry Potter fan.

Did you know that London is the third busiest production centre in the world? With its unique charm and history, both London and throughout the UK have long been featured in film and TV from Bridget Jones to Pride and Prejudice and from Harry Potter to James Bond. It is one giant movie set.

Founded in 2009 by Director Lewis Swan, a graduate of the University of London, Brit Movie Tours is a family run business that offer more than just sightseeing tours. Departing from locations in London, Bath and South Wales their diverse range of walking and bus tours educate, entertain and appeal to visitors of all ages, nationalities and interests bringing these movies and TV shows to life.

"TV and Film fans love to know more about their favourite films and the actors who starred in them," says Lewis Swan, Brit Movie Tours founder. "To see or stand at a location where a favourite film or TV show was shot or a famous actor or actress strolled is a huge thrill for movie fans."

Discover what it takes to be the world’s most famous secret agent, as this tour will take you on a journey to uncover some of the locations from the James Bond films, including the latest 007 film adventure, No Time to Die.

As part of the tour, you will also get to learn about aspects of the British secret service and discover where fantasy meets reality. Sites visited will include London’s oldest restaurant (which featured in SPECTRE), the National Gallery, Whitehall, Mi5 and Mi6.

The tour will start at Charing Cross, then wend its way through Westminster, the beating heart of British politics and intrigue, filled with government buildings and hidden bunkers, all with secrets to tell. During the James Bond walking tour, you’ll get a chance to take lots of pictures and see familiar locations up-close and personal.

As part of the tour, there will be a short bus journey, so you will need an Oyster OR Travelcard (valid for Zone 1) before the start of the tour.

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Join Liquid History Tours Ltd and share gourmet delights from London’s famous markets, sip a pint in Shakespeare’s local pub, hunt for the illusive street art of Banksy, or escape the 'big smoke' to enjoy an idyllic riverside cycle to a historic palace or castle. Come and see London icons and leave with local tips, quirky history, fabulous photos and an insider knowledge not found in the guidebooks.

You and your guest will enjoy a guided afternoon walk through history to some of London’s most famous pubs & ale houses.

This London pub tour is a gentle 2 mile amble through some of London’s ancient streets, enjoying fine views, quirky history and a drink or two along the way. You will stop at, at least 4 different London pubs to quench your thirst, the small group provides a personal touch and the local feel.

You will start your trip from St. Paul's underground station, outside Cafe Nero Express on Panyer Alley. The trip finishes close to Holborn Underground station where you will be a short walk away from the theatres, shops and restaurants in London’s West End.

Did you know that London is the third busiest production centre in the world? With its unique charm and history, both London and throughout the UK have long been featured in film and TV from Bridget Jones to Pride and Prejudice and from Harry Potter to James Bond. It is one giant movie set.

Founded in 2009 by Director Lewis Swan, a graduate of the University of London, Brit Movie Tours is a family run business that offer more than just sightseeing tours. Departing from locations in London, Bath and South Wales their diverse range of walking and bus tours educate, entertain and appeal to visitors of all ages, nationalities and interests bringing these movies and TV shows to life.

"TV and Film fans love to know more about their favourite films and the actors who starred in them," says Lewis Swan, Brit Movie Tours founder. "To see or stand at a location where a favourite film or TV show was shot or a famous actor or actress strolled is a huge thrill for movie fans."

If you love to laugh then the Mary Poppins Returns tour of London is indubitably for you! This two hour Mary Poppins walking tour of London is the most practically perfect way to see London and the locations used in the new Mary Poppins Returns movie starring Emily Blunt as the world famous nanny.

During this tour for four you can expect to see some of the City of London’s most famous landmarks including the Bank of England and St Paul’s Cathedral – can you spot the bird lady? There will be opportunities to take lots photos sitting on the steps of St Paul’s! You’ll be inspired to fly a kite, for sure!

The knowledgeable and friendly guide will keep you entertained with behind the scenes stories of the making of Mary Poppins Returns, you will find out details from the original Mary Poppins books and film, including the meaning of supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and hear about the London in which Jane and Michael grew up.

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Over 50 years ago, after his Aunt Lucy went into The Home for Retired Bears in Lima, Paddington left darkest Peru and, after stowing away in a ship’s lifeboat and living on marmalade, arrived in London.

He was found on Paddington Station by Mr and Mrs Brown who took him home to live with them, naming him Paddington after the station where he was found. It is here where the walking tour begins and you’ll have the opportunity to visit the statue of Paddington and visit the Paddington shop which stocks a wide range of Paddington products.

Now he has his own movies, you can follow in Paddington’s paw prints with the Paddington Tour of London and visit some of London’s neighbourhoods and sites that have featured in more than 20 books, plus several film locations from both movies.

You can learn about Paddington’s adventures, discover how the movies were made and find out how good your Paddington knowledge really is.

The walking tour finishes at Portobello Road where Mr Gruber’s shop is located.

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See London in a different light as you travel back to a time when crime and murder was rife. With the help of your guide you’ll find out all the gruesome details of the places that you visit and what life was like for those who lived there.

As an added extra you will also receive a £10 gift voucher for any future tours.

Go on a 2 hour paranormal tour hunting for ghosts, poltergeists and strange encounters of the supernatural kind. Use Ouija boards, K2 Meters and Dowsing Rods to uncover the stories of murder, plague pits and the ghosts that linger.

During your 2 hour tour you will discover London’s largest execution site, the mountains of bodies commuters walk across daily, the infamous of Cock Lane, the grisly end of William Wallace and abandoned gaol cells that housed the world’s worst serial killer. Includes a visit to a traditional London Gin Palace and abandoned gaol cells. At each stop we will attempt to make contact with the other side if you dare.

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Did you know that London is the 3rd busiest film production centre in the world? With its unique charm and history, both London and throughout the UK have long been featured in film and TV from Bridget Jones to Pride and Prejudice and from Harry Potter to James Bond. It is one giant movie set.

Founded in 2009 by Director Lewis Swan, a graduate of the University of London, Brit Movie Tours is a family run business that offer more than just sightseeing tours. Departing from locations in London, Bath and South Wales their diverse range of walking and bus tours educate, entertain and appeal to visitors of all ages, nationalities and interests bringing these movies and TV shows to life.

"TV and Film fans love to know more about their favourite films and the actors who starred in them," says Lewis Swan, Brit Movie Tours founder. "To see or stand at a location where a favourite film or TV show was shot or a famous actor or actress strolled is a huge thrill for movie fans."

Grab your deerstalker as 4 of you embark on a Sherlock Holmes Tour of London, exploring places featured in the books, real sites that inspired Arthur Conan Doyle, as well as locations featured in film and TV adaptations of the detective’s great adventures. This Sherlock Holmes walk is a must-do tour for real fans of Holmes and Watson.

The tour starts at the very place where Holmes and Watson first met, then it takes to literary sites, gentlemen’s clubs and grand hotels featured in some of the novels and short stories, as well as the parts of London that inspired the author of the books, Arthur Conan Doyle. You get to visit many of the film and TV locations and inspirations in the Capital, featured in screen adaptations starring Jeremy Brett, Benedict Cumberbatch and Robert Downey Jr. Along the way you’ll have plenty of opportunities to take pictures and see the locations up-close.

Feel free to dress up as the master Sleuth himself or any other character in the series (only if you want to!). The Sherlock Holmes London tour finishes at Somerset House on The Strand. Please note this tour does not include Baker Street as part of the itinerary.

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Did you know that London is the third busiest production centre in the world? With its unique charm and history, both London and throughout the UK have long been featured in film and TV from Bridget Jones to Pride and Prejudice and from Harry Potter to James Bond. It is one giant movie set.

Founded in 2009 by Director Lewis Swan, a graduate of the University of London, Brit Movie Tours is a family run business that offer more than just sightseeing tours. Departing from locations in London, Bath and South Wales their diverse range of walking and bus tours educate, entertain and appeal to visitors of all ages, nationalities and interests bringing these movies and TV shows to life.

"TV and Film fans love to know more about their favourite films and the actors who starred in them," says Lewis Swan, Brit Movie Tours founder. "To see or stand at a location where a favourite film or TV show was shot or a famous actor or actress strolled is a huge thrill for movie fans."

This 2½ hour guided London film locations walking tour is action-packed with blockbuster film locations. You will follow onscreen superheroes such as Batman, The Flash and Wonder Woman as they fight to protect London and defeat the forces of evil.
Some of the London film locations you’ll visit are from films including Doctor Strange, Justice League, The Dark Knight, Wonder Woman (parts 1 and 2), The Flash, Fantastic Four, Spiderman: Far From Home and more.

The tour is also a great way to see some of London’s famous landmarks including Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, the London Eye and much more.

As you go on this cinematic journey through the heart of the capital, you will see stills taken from the films mentioned as you stop at the actual locations and hear fascinating behind-the-scenes information. There will also be a short bus ride as part of the tour so make sure you bring a valid Zone 1 Travelcard/Oystercard.

The tour will include plenty of opportunities to take photos as well as seeing the locations up-close.

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Become part of London's gruesome history and travel back in time to an age of adventure and uncover the dark secrets that lie beneath the world's most famous and most haunted bridge. Laugh, scream and cheer your way through 2000 years of horrible history!

The London Bridge Experience really is a fully integrated character led journey through history. Learn about the Great Fire of London, Jack the Ripper and explore the streets of Victorian Southwark.

Once you have finished with the bridge, it's time to face your fears! Whether it's clowns that make your blood run cold or confined spaces that make your hairs stand on end, the London Tombs is sure to leave your throat sore from screaming! Formerly a plague pit, the London Tombs will excite you, scare you, make your pulse race. Basically, it's Halloween every day of the year!

You just need to turn up on the day with your voucher, there is no need to book in advance so please check the attraction's website for admission times.

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Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world, and the Queen of England’s favourite. Embrace the wind in your hair as you tour along the river bank. Lap up the freedom as you pass the sights and take in riverside life. Ring the bell and wave to passers-by and feel a million miles away from London.

Located on a scenic cliff-top location above the River Thames, this is the perfect destination for this gentle bike tour. After meeting at Windsor & Eton Riverside station, you will jump on board the comfy bikes to begin the tour. Each bike comes with a bell and optional basket which is perfect for resting your coat or keeping your camera close to hand. All of the bikes are single gear, highlighting just how flat and relaxing the routes are. With a comfy leather saddle and handlebars, you're sure to be in for a smooth ride and easy cruising.

The bike tour around the scenic Thames Valley is a flat and largely traffic-free 8 miles (13km) through country lanes and designated bike tracks. There is plenty of time to stop and take photos en-route. During the tour you will pause in the walled garden of a Tudor mansion where afternoon tea is available to purchase, before returning to Windsor via the Olympic rowing lake and stunning views of the castle. A final cycle down to Eton College will reveal where 19 of our British Prime Ministers have been educated.

The tour finishes back in central Windsor, a short walk from the castle, the towns various shopping & eating destinations or trains stations for your return to London. A truly historic day out guaranteed!

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Enjoy this fine British tradition of afternoon tea relaxing in the Number Twelve Restaurant whilst savouring their freshly prepared scones, fruit tartlets, dainty sandwiches and fine tea.

When you arrive you will be welcomed by the staff which will show you to your seats. You will be presented with a choice of teas, carefully cut finger sandwiches such as pickled cucumber sherry vinegar and black pepper, salt beef, English mustard and watercress, egg chive and mayonnaise and Scottish salmon cream cheese. These will be followed by freshly baked scones served warm with Devonshire clotted cream, strawberry and raspberry preserve, fresh fruit tartlets, afternoon tea cakes and pastries. All to be washed down with your choice of a selection of fine teas or freshly ground coffee.

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Located in the fashionable Bloomsbury district, the Ambassadors Bloomsbury Hotel is a great choice for a relaxing afternoon tea treat. Located near Oxford Street, Covent Garden and Soho, this hotel is perfectly situated for those who wish to explore London.

The Number Twelve Restaurant serves gourmet Italian cuisine made from fresh and seasonal produce with views of London streets.

On arrival you will be greeted by friendly staff who will seat you in the contemporary Number Twelve Restaurant.

Your afternoon tea will include a selection of freshly made sandwiches and baked scones served warm with Devonshire clotted cream. You will also have fresh fruit tartlets, delicious tea cakes, pastries and strawberries all the while being served a choice of fine teas or freshly ground coffee.

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Bring a guest to Map Maison and enjoy a relaxing afternoon or evening drinking Prosecco and cocktails whilst grazing on tapas.

You will be greeted at the stylish venue by the welcoming staff with a cocktail of your choice each. Enjoy these delicious cocktails with a tapas platter that offers a selection of delicious plates, including; 18 month aged Iberico ham platter, sourdough with Iberico ham, avocado mash, buffalo mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes and many more. Once you are fully settled in you and your guest can follow this up with a another choice of one cocktail each from Map Maison’s signature & experimental selection. Choose from a wide variety of cocktails, including the zesty Pink Lady, aromatic Into the Woods, fruity Perfect Poison or enjoy a classic such as an Espresso Martini to finish your experience. Non alcoholic cocktail options are available at an additional cost

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Budding bakers can put their culinary hats on for a 2 hour macaroon making class. Throughout your experience, you will create a selection of macaroons in a variety of flavours. The fully qualified chefs at the Smart School of Cookery have designed the perfect class that will teach you how to make these delicate confections, achieving perfect results every time. Their pretty colours and endless selection of fillings mean they not only look great, but will taste delicious too.

Upon arrival you will be greeted by one of the chefs at the Smart School of Cookery. They will give you a brief overview of what to expect from the class, then you will get changed in to your apron, ready to get your cook on!

With the experts you will learn the skill of making an array of classic French macaroons, with a selection of delicious fillings.

The chef will ask a small group at a time to join him/her to prepare and cook during the session. Their extensive experience and success ensures maximum knowledge is passed onto all participants. Once the class has finished, you will be sent an email within 24 hours with all recipes you learnt from that day.

*Please make the venue aware if you have any food allergies, if you are diabetic or vegetarian. If you have a stomach upset you must not attend the experience, but you may be able to re-book subject to obtaining a doctor's certificate.

Founded by chocolate lover Hannah Saxton, this is the first company dedicated exclusively to chocolate-making workshops.

Kicking off with a quick (and tasty) lesson, Master Chocolatiers will guide you through the magical legend of chocolate, with the chance to sample plenty of exotic tasters along the way. With a bean-to-bar discovery and chocolate connoisseur tasting session, you’ll then be sampling raw cocoa nibs, 100% pure chocolate and special secret ingredients, for developing a discerning palate.

Diving in to the chocolate making, you’ll be creating your very own personalised chocolate shapes using professional dipping forks to create marbled effects.

After demonstrations from the Master Chocolatiers, the chocolate making and chocolate decorating continues with fresh-cream truffles. You’ll be dipping and decorating your way to swish creations using dark chocolate ganache, milk chocolate fudge, bowls of melted chocolate and decorations such as, white chocolate flakes, honeycomb and edible flowers.

You will leave with your very own chocolate creations (including the giant button and at least 15 handmade chocolates), packaged up in gorgeous ribbon tied bags.

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